Wappingers Falls native joins Miami as free-agent guard

10:52 AM,
Apr. 30, 2012

Dutchess County native Derek Dennis played in 49 career games for Temple University.

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As he watched the draft board slowly fill up on Saturday afternoon, Derek Dennis' emotions endured their own NFL-level workout.

"I was still optimistic about having my name called," the Dutchess County native said of his thoughts early on Saturday, as the NFL completed its three-day, seven-round draft. "I felt like I was probably one of the best (offensive) guards available at that time. I was feeling like I was probably the next one to go.

"As the rounds passed, I got a little worried, a little scared about what was going to happen. I was a little depressed. But then teams started to call, telling ...